Equivalant Hooks for Fly Tying

Truth be told, hooks are rarely "equivalent" because there are no standards in the hook manufacturing industry. One company's size 10 is another's size 12; bends are different; wire weights are not the same. But the table below gives a rough idea of what hooks may be substituted for those listed in fly tying recipes. The table is not a complete list of all hooks that are available, but it covers most of the bases and the commonly-available hooks.